Vote Centers Open Ahead of the November 3 Election

Calabasas residents have several local options to cast or return their ballots ahead of the November 3 General Election. Founder’s Hall, 200 Civic Center Way, will serve as an 11-day Vote Center beginning Saturday, October 24, and the Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, will serve as a four-day Vote Center beginning Saturday, October 31. Both locations will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on days leading up to the election and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Voters may cast their ballot in person or return a completed Vote by Mail ballot at any Vote Center in Los Angeles County. 

A 24-hour Ballot Drop Box is also available in front of Calabasas City Hall and the Library at 100 Civic Center Way. Vote by Mail ballots may also be returned by mail with no postage required and must be postmarked by November 3. 

Want to keep track of your Vote by Mail ballot? “Where’s My Ballot?” is a free service available to registered voters that provides automated updates on when to expect your ballot, where it is in the process and when it has been processed, verified and counted. 

New Operating Hours for the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center

Following a review of facility usage, the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center will begin updated operating hours on Monday, October 5. The new hours will be:


Monday through Thursday: 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

The updated schedule adds one hour of operation on both Saturday and Sunday while adjusting weekday evening hours to better align with facility usage. Staff will continue to monitor participation throughout the year and evaluate whether future adjustments are needed.

Mark Your Calendar for the Great California ShakeOut 

Get ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On as Calabasas joins communities across California for the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, October 15, at 10:15 a.m. The annual earthquake drill is an opportunity to practice these important safety steps and consider how prepared your household, workplace, or school would be when an earthquake occurs. Practicing ahead of time can help make the appropriate response more familiar when seconds matter. 

How Goats Support a More Prepared and Sustainable Calabasas

Since arriving in Calabasas in March, the City’s hardworking herd of goats has been doing more than clearing brush. Targeted grazing is an important part of the City’s approach to wildfire preparedness and sustainable vegetation management. By grazing in strategic, fire-prone areas, the goats help reduce dry vegetation and other potential wildfire fuels, including in areas that can be difficult to access with traditional equipment. In partnership with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and Los Angeles County Fire Department, this nature-based approach helps create defensible space around the community while supporting ongoing efforts to protect Calabasas’ open spaces and prepare for wildfire.

City of Calabasas and EPIC Partnership Earns City’s First Helen Putnam Award for Excellence 

The City of Calabasas is proud to celebrate a historic achievement, earning its first Helen Putnam Award for Excellence from the League of California Cities for its partnership with Emergency Preparedness in Calabasas (EPIC), a resident-led Fire Safe Council. The award recognizes a collaborative approach to emergency preparedness that brings together City staff, volunteers, public safety partners and residents to help strengthen community resilience. Since formally partnering in 2022, the City and EPIC have expanded Firewise USA participation throughout Calabasas, distributed more than 800 emergency radios to help residents communicate when power and cell service are unavailable, developed an emergency preparedness app with offline resources and launched a home hardening rebate program to help residents reduce wildfire risks around their properties. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of everyone who has contributed to these efforts and to what can be accomplished when the City and community work together to help prepare Calabasas for future emergencies.

Calabasas City Council Recognized at League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, 2026  

Applications Now Open for SCAG’s Future Leaders Initiative

Young adults passionate about their communities and interested in helping shape the future of Southern California are encouraged to apply for the Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG) Future Leaders Initiative. This six-month program gives emerging leaders an opportunity to build their knowledge, skills and connections while gaining firsthand insight into regional planning and civic decision-making. Participants will connect with planning professionals and decisionmakers, learn how local and regional governments work together to address challenges facing Southern California and explore ways to become more engaged in their communities. The program includes a $500 stipend and is open to young adults interested in civic leadership and regional planning. Applications are due Tuesday, October 27 at 5 p.m.

Gates Canyon Fencing Project Complete

Improvements are complete at Gates Canyon Park, with new fencing now installed along Thousand Oaks Boulevard to match the fencing that was added around Brandon’s Village playground in 2024. The new composite fencing creates a more consistent look throughout the park, improves safety, and provides a longer-lasting alternative to the previous wood fencing that will help reduce ongoing maintenance. The $100,000 project was funded through a grant from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District. Thank you to all the City staff and project partners who helped make this improvement possible!

Gates Canyon Park Fencing Project, 2026 (Before)

Gates Canyon Park Fencing Project, 2026 (After)

Capture Calabasas Photo Contest 

What does Calabasas look like through your eyes? From scenic open spaces and neighborhood parks to community events and everyday moments around town, the Capture Calabasas Photo Contest is your chance to share the places and experiences that make the community special. Submit your favorite photos, taken within Calabasas city limits, for a chance to win a prize and have your photography featured in future City publications, social media, calendars and more. 

Photos can be entered in one of four categories: City of Calabasas, Parks Make Life Better, Open Space, or Community Services Department classes, programs, events and sports.

Door Replacements 

Older exterior doors can contribute to energy loss and higher energy costs. Through the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, property owners can finance energy-efficient door upgrades and pay through their property taxes, helping improve insulation, reduce energy bills and enhance the comfort and appearance of their home or business. Program participation and funding are subject to approval.

Review how you can use PACE financing through either Renew Financial or Home Run Financing. 

E-Waste Collection Event on October 3 

Reminder: The next e-Waste Collection will be held on Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please note: Business waste will not be accepted.

Location

Albertsons Shopping Center – Back Parking Lot

26521 Agoura Road

Calabasas, CA 91302

Accepted Items

TVs, monitors, printers, copiers, computers, laptops, servers, network switches, routers, mixed cables, power tools, remote controls, keyboards, mice, plotters, cell phones, wired phones, cellphone and laptop batteries, and media such as records, tapes, CDs and film.

Unaccepted Items

Light fixtures, vacuum cleaners, small appliances, microwave ovens, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, alkaline batteries, light bulbs, fluorescent lamps, ballasts and similar items.

This event is independently managed by California Recycles Inc.

To support residents in properly disposing of items year-round, the City offers and promotes a variety of free recycling programs. For additional waste disposal information, including accepted materials and battery recycling, please visit the Environmental Outreach Page. 

LVUSD International Walk to School Day on October 7 

Make the trip to school part of the fun! Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD) students and families are invited to participate in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 7. This annual event encourages students to walk or roll to school while promoting healthy habits, safer streets and a stronger sense of community. Families are encouraged to join in and start the school day on the move.

Calabasas High School Turns 50! on October 9 

For half a century, Calabasas High School has been part of the lives, friendships, and memories of generations of local students and families. On Friday, October 9, the CHS community will come together to celebrate that history during its 50th Anniversary Homecoming, beginning with a tailgate at 5:45 p.m. The milestone evening will feature food trucks, live entertainment and a special halftime drone show celebrating 50 years of CHS. Ticket proceeds will benefit students through the Parent Faculty Club and support programs and resources across the school. Tickets are limited and expected to sell out, so reserve yours early.

Make the most of October with the Calabasas Pumpkin Festival, Canyon Café’s opening, fitness opportunities, and registration for fall classes.



SPECIAL EVENTS

Save the date for these upcoming Fall events!

Canyon Café Soft Opening, October 2 through 4

The Canyon Café at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center will reopen with a soft opening October 2 through 4. The weekend will include complimentary samples, 15% off menu items, music, and a chance to enjoy the new café tables. The café is operated by Giovanni Ortega, a Calabasas resident, Tennis & Swim Center member and restaurant owner. The menu will include coffees, smoothies, salads, paninis, sandwiches, vegetarian options, and more. 

Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center 

23400 Park Sorrento

Calabasas, CA 91302



Please note that you must have a Tennis & Swim Center membership or pay the drop-in rate to enter the facility and enjoy the café. We hope you can stop by during the soft opening! 

Explore Calabasas Hiking Program – Musch Trail to Eagle Rock on October 3

Spend Saturday morning outdoors and take in the scenic surroundings of Calabasas on a guided hike to Eagle Rock on October 3. Participants will meet hike guides Samantha and Don at the trailhead at 6:45 a.m., with the hike beginning at 7 a.m. Along the way, hikers will enjoy the outdoors while taking on a 5.6-mile route rated moderate to strenuous, with 1,269 feet of elevation gain. This free hike is open to adults ages 18 and older and is limited to 25 participants.

Meeting Location

20828 Entrada Road

Topanga (street parking available)

Please bring two liters of water, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, lip balm, bug spray, sturdy hiking shoes and any emergency medications you need. A hiking pole is optional. Cell service may be limited or unavailable along the trail, and pets are not permitted.

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival on October 18

The Calabasas Pumpkin Festival is back on Sunday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Juan Bautista de Anza Park. Spend the day enjoying fall favorites for the whole family, including the pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, live music, food, contests, inflatable rides and games, creepy crawlers and more. Festivalgoers can also explore the marketplace, catch professional pumpkin carving, and snap photos with seasonal characters. 

Tickets are $15 per person in advance or $20 on the day of the event, with children under 24 months admitted free. Get your tickets TODAY!

Juan Bautista de Anza Park

3701 Lost Hills Road

Calabasas, CA 91302

Teen Volunteering – Seasons of Service

Looking for a fun way for your teen to get involved in the community and earn service hours? Students in grades 9 through 12 can volunteer at this year’s Calabasas Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18. Volunteers can help bring the festival to life by assisting with set-up and decorating on Saturday or supporting attraction lines, photo stations, activity booths, and other festival activities on Sunday. It is a great way for teens to give back, gain volunteer experience and be part of one of Calabasas’ signature community events. Each volunteer will also receive a letter from the City verifying their completed service hours. 

Gym2Gym Membership at the Calabasas Community Center 

Weight Room + Workouts + Open Play Sports: A Gym2Gym Membership makes it easy to stay active, have fun, and make the most of your fitness routine at the Calabasas Community Center. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! Join in person or sign up online. 

Membership Perks:  

• Unlimited access to weight room  

• Open gym for pickleball, basketball, and volleyball  

• Locker rooms with showers (bring your own lock)  

• Priority registration for recreation classes at the Calabasas Community Center* 

Monthly Pricing:  

Youth & Teens (ages 10–18): $28/month    

Adults (ages 19–49): $38/month   

50 & Better (50+): $33/month  

Family Membership: $109/month

Not ready for a membership? Drop-In Options Available. 

Train in the weight room, play basketball, pickleball, or volleyball during open-gym, or take a fitness class by paying per visit/class.  

Drop-In Rates: $5 (ages 14–18 & 50+) or $10 (ages 19–49).  

*Fitness classes are not included with Gym2Gym membership — you can add them any time with a Premier Pass or by paying a separate drop-in fee per class. 

Calabasas Community Center

27040 Malibu Hills Road

Calabasas, CA 91301

(818) 479-8180

Sports Leagues 

Fall 2026 Adult Pickleball League – Mixed Doubles Beginner (2.5–3.0) Division



Registration Extended to October 5, 2026

Join the Fall Adult Pickleball League at De Anza Park Sport Court. The Mixed Doubles Beginner Division is perfect for players who understand the basic rules and are ready to challenge themselves against other beginners. Grab your paddle and partner and get ready for some friendly competition on Sunday mornings.

• Team fee: $165

• Teams of 2

• Weekly best-of-five matches

• No matches on October 18 or November 29

• 6-week regular season followed by playoffs and championship matches

• Players provide their own paddles. League balls are Franklin X-40.

Mixed doubles means each team must have one woman and one man on the court every game.

Registration

One person from each team will need to register under the captain’s registration.

Fall Classes

View classes available at the Calabasas Community Center and Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center this fall. 

Adult Dance

Adult Dance with Gaylene | Tuesdays, Oct. 27–Dec. 15 | T&SC

Adult Dance with Gaylene | Wednesdays, Oct. 28–Dec. 16 | T&SC

Adult Dance with Gaylene | Fridays, Oct. 30–Dec. 18 | T&SC

Bachata Dancing | Wednesdays, Oct. 28–Dec. 16 | T&SC

Free Introductory Dance Class | Oct. 24 | T&SC

Salsa Beginner | Oct. 27–Dec. 15 | T&SC

Salsa 1.5: Intermediate | Oct. 27–Dec. 15 | T&SC

Senior Gentle Ballet | Oct. 17–Nov. 7 | CCC

Swing Dancing Beginner | Oct. 28–Dec. 16 | T&SC

Swing Dancing 1.5: Intermediate | Oct. 28–Dec. 16 | T&SC

Wedding First Dance Bootcamp | Oct. 4 | T&SC

West Coast Swing/Tango | Oct. 27–Dec. 15| T&SC

Adult Fitness

Adult Cardio Tennis Class | Oct. 13–27 | Gates Canyon Park (Brandon’s Village)

Low Impact Karate Fitness (Tae Kwon Do) | Monday, Wednesday & Friday, Oct. 2–28 | CCC

Soma Yoga | Oct. 2–28 | CCC

Yoga for Young Adults | Oct. 27–Dec. 8 | CCC

Adult Specialty

Mah Jongg Level I | Mondays, Oct. 5–26 | CCC

Mah Jongg Level II | Tuesdays, Oct. 6–27 | CCC

Teen Fitness

Yoga for Teens | Oct. 28–Dec. 9 | CCC

Teen Sports

High School Aces Tennis Class | Oct. 13–27 | Gates Canyon Park (Brandon’s Village)

Tot Dance

Tutu Ballet & Jazz | Oct. 29–Dec. 17 | T&SC

Tot Specialty

Sense-Able Baby | Oct. 22–Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. | CCC

Sense-Able Baby | Oct. 22–Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. | CCC

Tot Sports

Tiny Aces Tennis Class | Oct. 13–27 | Gates Canyon Park (Brandon’s Village)

Youth Art

California Art Adventures | Oct. 13–Nov. 17 | CCC

Youth Dance

Ballet Tap Combo | Oct. 29–Dec. 17 | T&SC

Youth Fitness

Yoga for Early Childhood | Oct. 28–Dec. 9 | CCC

Yoga for Kids | Oct. 28–Dec. 9 | CCC

Youth Specialty

Beyond the Spectrum: Movement, Music & Arts Social Experience | Sept. 30 | CCC

Beyond the Spectrum: Social Bonding + Personal Development | Oct. 1 | CCC

Foundation Through Play: Early English Development | Oct. 6–Nov. 10 | CCC

Beyond the Spectrum: Arts & Social Experience | Oct. 12 | CCC

Beyond the Spectrum: Movement, Music & Arts Social Experience | Oct. 14 | CCC

Beyond the Spectrum: Social Bonding + Personal Development | Oct. 15 | CCC

Beyond the Spectrum: Arts & Social Experience | Oct. 26 | CCC

Beyond the Spectrum: Movement, Music & Arts Social Experience | Oct. 28 | CCC

Social Emotional Learning for Autism and ADHD | Oct. 28–Dec. 9 | CCC

Beyond the Spectrum: Social Bonding + Personal Development | Oct. 29 | CCC

Youth Sports

Beginner to Advanced Karate (Tae Kwon Do) | Mondays & Wednesdays in October | CCC

Junior Aces Tennis | October | Gates Canyon Park (Brandon’s Village)

Little Aces Tennis | October | Gates Canyon Park (Brandon’s Village)

Locations: T&SC = Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center | CCC = Calabasas Community Center

Visit www.cityofcalabasas.com/Communityservices or call (818) 224-1600 to register and learn more.

Senior Center Classes

Culinary Classes

Taste of Asia | Oct. 7 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Comfort Food Classics | Oct. 21 | 5–7 p.m.

Healthy Mediterranean Appetite | Oct. 28 | 5–7 p.m.


Art History & Specialty Lectures

The Evolving Relationship of Edward Manet & Berthe Morisot | Tuesdays, Oct. 6–13 | 2–4 p.m.

Jews in Colonial America | Oct. 8 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

The Animal in Art: Part One | Fridays, Oct. 16–Nov. 20 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Online

Art and Light: The Symbolic Meaning of Illumination (Part One) | Mondays, Oct. 19–Nov. 23 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Online

What Bird? | Oct. 19 | 3–4 p.m.

Fitness & Wellness

Sound Healing | Oct. 5 | 2–3 p.m.

Three Keys to Healthy Aging: Brain Stimulation, Nutrition & Exercise | Oct. 7 | 10–11:30 a.m.

Building Brain Healthy Habits | Oct. 12 | 3–4 p.m.

Spouses Support Group | Oct. 12 | 2–3 p.m.

Sound Healing | Oct. 16 | 2–3 p.m.

Roundtable “Age Well” Discussion Group | Oct. 23 | 2–3:30 p.m.

Country Line Dancing | Wednesdays, Oct. 28–Dec. 16 | 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Arts & Music

Step-By-Step Painting: Acrylic | Oct. 7 | 5–7 p.m.

Step-By-Step Painting: Watercolor | Oct. 19 | 5–7 p.m.

Savvy Senior Singers | Thursdays, Oct. 29–Dec. 17 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Languages & Travel

Italian for Travelers | Tuesdays, Oct. 27–Dec. 1 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Conversational Spanish | Wednesdays, Oct. 28–Dec. 16 | 5–6:30 p.m.


Games, Discussions & Enrichment

Big Group Games: Bunko | Oct. 15 | 2–3:30 p.m.

Mah Jongg Level I | Wednesdays, Oct. 7–28 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Mah Jongg Level II | Thursdays, Oct. 8–29 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Mah Jongg Level III | Thursdays, Oct. 8–29 | 1–3 p.m.

Demystifying Chess: The Basics | Oct. 6 | 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Demystifying Chess: Understanding the Goal | Oct. 13 | 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Demystifying Chess: Building A Foundation | Oct. 20 | 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Demystifying Chess: Playing and Improving | Oct. 27 | 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Cheers Social Club 

Mondays | 2:30–4 p.m.

Join the Community Services Team

The City of Calabasas is hiring for a variety of part-time positions, including Recreation Attendants, Park Attendants, Fitness Instructors, Fitness Monitors, Lifeguards, and more. If you enjoy serving the community and creating positive experiences for residents, we would love to hear from you.

Follow @CalabasasParksAndRec on Instagram for event updates, photos, and behind-the-scenes fun.

Writers’ Club Restarts on October 3 

Calling all 3rd through 7th graders who enjoy creative writing! The Calabasas Library’s Writers’ Club, hosted by the Library and led by high school students, offers a fun and welcoming space to write and spend time with friends. No writing experience is necessary. The next meeting will be held Saturday, October 3, at 3:30 p.m. on the Library’s outside patio, and will last approximately one hour. 

To participate, parents can email their child’s name, school and grade to ksteward@calabasaslibrary.org.

Study Buddies Returns This October  

Study Buddies returns to the Calabasas Library this October, with tutoring available from 4 to 5 p.m. on October 6, 13, and 27. The program offers free tutoring for students in kindergarten through 8th grade, provided by Advanced Placement and Honors high school students. Tutoring will be held by appointment on Zoom, and sign-up is required. 

Visit the Study Buddies sign-up form to make an appointment or email ksteward@calabasaslibrary.org for more information.

Winnie-the-Pooh Children’s Celebration on October 10 

Join the Calabasas Library for a special celebration of 100 years of Winnie the Pooh on Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children can step into the whimsical world of the Hundred Acre Wood with games, crafts and plenty of fun inspired by everyone’s favorite “silly old bear.” All ages are welcome, and no reservations are required.

Children’s Pop-Up STEM on October 17 

Get creative at Children’s Pop-Up STEM on Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Children’s Room at the Calabasas Library. Children of all ages are invited to use their imaginations to create their own cardboard trains. Stop by, create and see what you can dream up! No reservations are required. 

Fourth Wednesday Craft Makers on October 28 

Get crafty at Fourth Wednesday Craft Makers on Wednesday, October 28, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Children’s Room! Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to tap into their creativity and make a different craft each month. Come ready to create, have fun and take home something you made yourself! No reservations are required.

Children’s Halloween Story Time on October 30

Get into the Halloween spirit with a special Children’s Halloween Story Time on Friday, October 30, at 10 a.m. in the Amphitheater. Children of all ages are invited to join in the Halloween fun!